Professional Development
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Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of May 18, 2026
This week’s PIO Calendar digest highlights what is new, what is drawing attention, and what deserves a closer look. Use it as a quick planning tool for upcoming professional development and a simple scan of where the field appears to be focusing right now. What stands out this week: 31 new events were added recently,…
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Oregon Association of PIOs Annual Conference
The annual conference for the Oregon Association of Public Information Officers brings together over 100 communications professionals in law enforcement, fire and local government from across Oregon and SW Washington. This year’s agenda will include relevant topics like crisis communications, AI and social media, courses for advanced PIOs and beginners, networking opportunities by region and…
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How to Use the Texas HB33 Filter on the PIO Calendar
Texas Public Information Officers are required to complete training that meets House Bill 33 (HB33) standards. The PIO Calendar includes a dedicated Texas HB33 filter to help make finding relevant training faster and easier. This post explains what the HB33 filter is, what types of events appear under it, and how to use it effectively.…
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Introducing the PIO Calendar
Public Information Officers and external affairs professionals rely on timely, relevant training to stay effective in complex and fast-moving environments. Yet training opportunities are often spread across dozens of websites, organizations, and mailing lists, making them difficult to find and track. The PIO Calendar was created to address that challenge. A Centralized Resource for Professional…